CVIMS - Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society

English Club
2025-05-14 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-21 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-28 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-04 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-11 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-18 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | BC
Are you looking for a safe space to practice English? Join our Youth English Club, weekly sessions on Wednesdays!
Enjoy fun games, free snacks, and make new friends while using English.
Wednesdays, from April 9 – June 18, 2025
3:00 – 4:00pm
Room 128, NDSS
To register or for more information, contact Eutah – emizushima@cvims.org

Library Youth Club
2025-05-26 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-02 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-09 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-16 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-23 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-30 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-07 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-14 17:00 - 19:00 and 5 more dates | Vancouver Island Regional Library, 90 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5G4, Canada
Are you looking for a fun way to spend your free time? Join our Library Youth Club and dive into a world of creativity, games, and movies!

🎨 Art Fun: Enjoy drawing, painting, and crafting. We have all the supplies you need!

🎲 Board Games: Play cool board games with your friends. We have many games to choose from!

🎬 Movies: Watch movies with us. We have the latest films and classic favorites!

🕹️ And More: We also have special events and activities. You will always find something new and exciting!

REGISTER: https://forms.office.com/r/6Xf3tUNWX5
Day: Every Monday, from May 12 – August 25
Time: 5:00 – 7:00pm
Location: Creative Commons – Nanaimo Harbourfront Library.

Overdose Awareness & Naloxone Training
2025-06-19 17:00 - 18:30 | Nanaimo Harbourfrount Library, 90 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, British Columbia, V9R5G4, Canada
Join us for a free, hands-on workshop designed to equip participants with life-saving knowledge and skills in response to the ongoing drug poisoning emergency in British Columbia.
Led by Griffin Russell from Island Health, this session will cover:
✔️ Key risk factors for drug poisoning and overdose
✔️ How to reduce risks and stay safer
✔️ Legal protections under the Good Samaritan Overdose Act
✔️ How to recognize and respond to an overdose
✔️ Rescue breathing and Naloxone administration
All participants will receive take away resources, will be trained in Take Home Naloxone (THN) and receive a THN kit upon completion.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://forms.office.com/r/6Xf3tUNWX5
Date & Time: Thursday, June 19, from 5:00 – 6:30pm
Location: Nanaimo Harbourfront Library, Large Meeting Room
Eligibility: Ages 15 – 29

Summer Sports Club
2025-07-09 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-16 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-23 15:00 - 17:00 | Wellington Secondary School, 3135 Mexicana Rd, Nanaimo, British Columbia, V9T 2W8, Canada
Looking for a fun summer activity to do with friends? Come hang out at the school gym and join our Summer Sports Club!
Stay active this summer, make new friends, hang out with old ones. Play volleyball, basketball, badminton and more! No experience required, all skill levels are welcome!
Youth ages 12 – 18.
REGISTER: https://forms.office.com/r/6Xf3tUNWX5
At Wellington Secondary School Gym – July 9, 16, & 23
At Departure Bay School Gym – August 6 & 13

Art Therapy - Youth
2025-07-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Bastion CVIMS, 103 - 235 Bastion Street, Nanaimo, British Columbia, V9R 3A4, Canada
Join us for a safe and welcoming space where creativity meets healing! Explore themes of Resilience and Growth, whether you are a seasoned artist or new to the creative process, no previous art skills are required – just an open mind and a desire to explore.
In this session you will have the opportunity to create, reflect, and heal, using art as a tool to navigate emotions and promote personal growth. Take this time to connect with yourself, tap into your creativity, and share with like-minded individuals. A guided therapy session with a registered art therapist.
Ages: 19 – 25
Register HERE

Summer Sports Club
2025-08-06 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Departure Bay School, 3004 Departure Bay Road, Nanaimo, British Columbia, V9T 1B4, Canada

Youth Art Therapy Session
2025-09-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Bastion CVIMS, 103 - 235 Bastion Street, Nanaimo, British Columbia, V9R 3A4, Canada
Come join this safe and welcoming space where creativity meets healing! Whether you are an experienced artist or new to the creative process, you can be part of this session where you will have the opportunity to create, reflect, and heal through art. Navigate emotions and promote personal growth, connect with yourself and like-minded individuals.
No previous art skills are required – just an open mind and a desire to explore.
Ages: 19 – 25
Date: Thursday, September 18
Time: 5:00 – 7:00pm
REGISTER: HERE

Hockey Game Night
2025-11-07 19:00 - 21:30 | Frank Crane Arena, 2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, British Columbia, V9T 3K7, Canada
Join us for a FREE Hockey Game Night for an unforgettable night where you will experience the thrill of a live hockey game! Come with us on cheering the Nanaimo Clippers!
Catch all the action, excitement, and fun! Whether you are a fan of the sport or you have not experienced the game before, this is an unforgettable experience.
SIGN UP REQUIRED – Do not wait, spots are LIMITED!
Click here to SIGN UP
📅 Date: Friday, November 7
⏰ Time: 7:00 – 9:30 PM
📍 Location: Frank Crane Arena – 2300 Bowen Road
🎯 Ages: 12-25 years old

Library Youth Club
2026-01-06 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-01-13 16:30 - 18:30 | Vancouver Island Regional Library, 90 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5G4, Canada
Are you looking for a fun way to spend your free time? Join our Library Youth Club and dive into a world of creativity, games, and movies! Open to all youth ages 12-18

🎨 Art Fun: Enjoy drawing, painting, and crafting. We have all the supplies you need!

🎲 Board Games: Play cool board games with your friends. We have many games to choose from!

🎬 Movies: Watch movies with us. We have the latest films and classic favorites!

🕹️ And More: We also have special events and activities. You will always find something new and exciting!

REGISTER: CVIMS – Youth Connections
Day: Every Tuesday, from January 6 – March 24, 2026 (Excluding Holidays)
Time: 4:30 – 6:30pm
Location: Creative Commons – Nanaimo Harbourfront Library.
